What time is the NBA Draft tonight?
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Draft, including what time it starts, how to watch and which prospects to follow.
NBA Draft 2023: Date, time, location
The NBA draft is happening today, June 22, 2023, at 8 p.m. on ESPN. The NBA draft will be happening at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The coverage will start at 7 p.m. with the draft prospects lining up on the red carpet. You can check out out latest mock draft here and our final big board to learn more about every prospect.
Who is expected to end up being in the top three?
The Spurs will most likely select Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick. There have been a lot of trade rumors involving the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 2 pick and the Portland Trail Blazers with the No. 3 pick. However, even if someone trades up into those slots, they are likely to be taking either Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson.
Where will the NBA Draft be televised?
The draft will be televised on ESPN. You can watch live online using WatchESPN or ESPN+.
What is the order for the 2023 NBA Draft?
- Spurs
- Hornets
- Trail Blazers
- Rockets
- Pistons
- Magic
- Pacers
- Wizards
- Jazz
- Mavericks
- Magic
- Thunder
- Raptors
- Pelicans
- Hawks
- Jazz
- Lakers
- Heat
- Warriors
- Rockets
- Nets
- Nets
- Trail Blazers
- Kings
- Grizzlies
- Pacers
- Hornets
- Jazz
- Pacers
- Clippers
Will a star player be traded during the draft?
A star player will most likely not be traded during the draft. He may be traded before or after the draft but all of the teams will most likely focus on selecting prospects. However, star players like Damian Lillard, Zion Williamson, OG Anunoby, Brandon Ingram, Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray and Deandre Ayton have all been heavily featured in NBA Draft rumors and could be traded.
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